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Merit-Based Aid

Each year, Vanderbilt awards honor or merit–based scholarships to approximately 2% of freshmen applicants who demonstrate exceptional accomplishment and high promise in intellectual endeavors. Family financial circumstances are not a factor. Honor scholarships ordinarily continue through four years of study, as long as students maintain satisfactory academic performance. Students must complete their application for admission to the University by the appropriate deadline to be considered for honor or merit–based scholarships.

For more information regarding merit-based scholarships including types of awards available and application procedures, please visit our scholarship website at www.vanderbilt.edu/scholarships.

Outside Scholarships

Students are encouraged to research and apply for scholarships offered by various organizations, companies, and clubs. There are many resources to assist a student's search for scholarship funding, including the online service offered by FastWeb. Any of the awards received from outside sources should be reported directly to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Undergraduate Scholarships .

If you will be receiving a scholarship from a source other than the university: